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Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

A one-year, 120-credit NQF level 7 advanced diploma (code ADFSD1) at Brickfield Campus that builds specialised knowledge and design practice skills for the fashion and clothing industry. It develops research, critical analysis and self-directed learning and prepares graduates for design careers or entrepreneurship.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design  |  Department: Department of Fashion and Textiles  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Fashion Design Research Practices, Specialised Clothing Technology, Computer Aided Design 4 (InDesign), Theory of Clothing 4 and Fashion Technology. Assessment is continuous.

Career pathways

Careers in fashion design, entrepreneurship or other fashion and clothing industry fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Diploma in Fashion Design or equivalent, in addition to DUT General Rules G7 and G3 and Rule G21C(1).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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